Kerrick Trial: Jurors Head into Day Two of Deliberations
For the first time in decades a jury is deliberating whether a CMPD officer is guilty of voluntary manslaughter for shooting an unarmed man while on the job.
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Kerrick Trial: Law Enforcement Policy Expert Testifies For Defense
That expert contradicted what the state's star witness said about Officer Kerrick's actions the night he killed Ferrell.
Kerrick Trial: DNA Analyst Says Ferrell's Blood on Officer's Gun
By Monday afternoon, the defense rested its case with CMPD DNA analyst Eve Rossi. She testified Ferrell's blood was on the officer's gun.
Officials ID Marine who died after hike at Camp Lejeune
Officials have identified the Marine who died after collapsing during a training hike at Camp Lejeune on the North Carolina coast.
Remains of Missing Rowan County Woman Found
The remains of a Rowan County woman reported missing last fall have been found, and a suspect has been charged with her murder.
Kerrick Trial: A Week Of Emotional Testimony
A week of strong testimony and star witnesses, Tuesday the state put theirs on and then rested their case. The defense began and soon after put up their own defendant Wes Kerrick.
Kerrick Trial: Prosecutors Question Officer Kerrick
Prosecutors cross-examined Officer Wes Kerrick to end week two of testimony in the high-profile case.
Officer Testifies He Tased Jonathan Ferrell In Self-Defense
The state did not call Officer Little to the stand, but it was suspected the defense would to back up Officer Kerrick's story of self-defense, and that's exactly what he did.
Officer Wes Kerrick: I Thought I Was Going to Die
Officer Wes Kerrick took the stand in his own defense Thursday, describing why he shot an unarmed Jonathan Ferrell ten times.
Kerrick Trial: Incident Between Kerrick Supporter, Activist Outside Courthouse
WCCB Charlotte's Terrance bates continues our Trial Team coverage with details on an incident that happened outside the courthouse.
Kerrick Trial: CMPD Officer Testifies Use of Taser and Lethal Force
Strong testimony for the defense came from a CMPD officer who worked alongside Officer Kerrick. He testified both were counseled on using a taser and lethal force back in 2012.
Kerrick Trial: Did Ofc. Kerrick Receive Conflicting Use of Force Training Techniques?
Jurors are now taking into account two training techniques when deciding if Officer Wes Kerrick recklessly shot an unarmed Jonathan Ferrell ten times.
Kerrick Trial: Prosecution Rests Its Case
The state saved what could have been it's biggest witness for last. As the defense moves forward with its testimony Wednesday, WCCB Charlotte's Amy Cowman looks back at the prosecution's case.
Senate Approves Sales Tax Distribution Plan
A plan that would affect how sales tax is distributed between North Carolina counties has moved one step forward this week.
Kerrick Trial: Officer's Use of Force Training in Question
Officer Wes Kerrick's use of force training is in question as week two of testimony in the high-profile case moves along.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Resource Officer Charged with Indecent Liberties
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged a Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Resource Officer with indecent liberties with a minor.
Kerrick Trial: State Rests Case
The state rested its case in the trial of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Wes Kerrick Tuesday afternoon.
Kerrick Trial: Peaceful Day of Action
From a prayer vigil to a Teach In, there were several events Monday for the Peaceful Day of Action. The movement called attention to social justice without violence.
